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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.98, 903.48 and 523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.98, 903.48 and 523.84 is: 788.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.98 : 903.48 = 523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.98/903.48 = 523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.98x = 903.48 × 523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.98x = 473,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,278.96/599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.82

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